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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Fujifilm X-T30 front
Portability
82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm X-T30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S matches up against the Fujifilm X-T30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Fujifilm X-T30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-T30 
IntroducedMay 2022February 2019Fresher by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-H2S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-T30 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers outer dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S vs the Fujifilm X-T30.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30 is 62 and 82 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images though you should factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm X-H2S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography advice
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
82
 manual focus
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography highlights
72
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 environment proof
 heavier than average in class (660 grams)
78
 tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T30
86
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery (580 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
78
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
73
 great battery (580 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (660 grams)
80
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 high megapixels (26MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera
 Fujifilm X-T30 as a Landscape photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery (580 per charge)
 has double storage slots
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging information
Fujifilm X-T30 Vlogging information
73
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 heavier than average in class (660 grams)
36
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-T30
 Fujifilm X-H2SFujifilm X-T30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-T30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 160
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 82 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 580 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,499 $899